Hidden Dangers Of Kissing Bug

Are you familiar with Chagas disease, which is also called American trypanosomiasis here in the United States? This is a tropical parasitic disease that begins with an acute stage that comes with the flu-like symptoms of fever, fatigue, body aches, headache, and a rash. But, if not caught early, it transitions into a chronic stage […]

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Pests That Like To Hide In Your Firewood

If you are like most folks, you probably enjoy a nice crackling fire on a cold day. But we’re willing to bet that you don’t enjoy experiencing mice, ants, or spiders appearing out of nowhere on a cold winter day (or any other time of the year, for that matter). If this has happened, you […]

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Difference Between German & Smokybrown Cockroaches

Regardless of the kind, no one wants cockroaches around. In fact, though a clean environment does not ensure protection against them, cockroaches have become quite nearly synonymous with filth and bad living in people’s minds, and the thought of having them in your house gives most people a shudder, not to mention the stigma they […]

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Bed Bugs And Thanksgiving

Isn’t it great to see family and friends on Thanksgiving? It is especially fun if you haven’t seen them in years. There’s all that catching up to do. But, traveling to see the people we love can be stressful. There’s packing to do, tolls to pay, and long hours (depending on how far you’re going) […]

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Problems Mice Cause For Businesses

No matter what kind of business you own, one goal that remains constant is the push to be remarkable. Whether you seek to provide a unique product, exceptional customer service, or options and amenities unmatched by the competition, keeping up in a fast-paced market like Atlanta means standing out. Unfortunately, no matter how good your […]

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Keeping Wildlife Out Of Your Home This Winter Starts Now

Life is about preparation. It seems that acts of preparing never end. And for good reason. If we do not spend time preparing for things, trouble sneaks up on us. If you never go to the grocery store, eventually the cabinets will be empty. If you never change the oil in your car, eventually your […]

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Pest-Free Thanksgiving

There are a lot of things that can ruin Thanksgiving. Have you ever expected a brown, succulent turkey, only to realize that you left it in the oven too long? Have you ever had a wonderful gathering ruined by an unexpected guest? Have you ever had someone you really love cancel at the last minute? […]

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What Is Pest Exclusion?

You can probably look at the term “pest exclusion” and make some guesses as to what it might be. We’re all familiar with what it means to be excluded, especially if you’ve ever been a little kid with a big sibling. When you’re excluded, that means you’re on the outside looking in. Pest exclusion is […]

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Got Earwigs?

While the heading above may sound like a great slogan for a company that sells earwigs, that is only because you can’t hear the inflection. There is no rising sound at the end to convey a sense of helpful curiosity, as if to say, “Do you have earwigs?, because they are super good for you.” […]

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What To Do About Spooky Pests

What Halloween would be complete without spiderwebs on window panes, bat decorations hanging on strings, and big, fat, Halloween rats? These creatures of the night go quite nicely with the theme of Halloween. We love to get a spook and a scare, and few things can get our hearts pumping like spiders, bats, and rodents. […]

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